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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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I just picked a 2007 Softail Deluxe and I am extremely excited!! I have been looking at these bikes for years as I just love the fat fenders with the fat whitewalls. One popped up locally so I quickly snagged it

I am delighted that it is fuel injected as they seem to run so good hot or cold and the fact that I won't be rebuilding any more multi-carburetors.

The really like the way Harley's have power down low and it is feels great just to ride it easy. And the sound of that motor is way cool!!

This is my first Harley and I hope to find a lot of help here. I'm going to need it.

Thanks!
 
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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Welcome aboard, good choice. What part of Tx?
 
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Welcome to the HD Forums from another Texan.
 
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Welcome from New Mexico!
 
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by _trooper_
Welcome aboard, good choice. What part of Tx?
Right on Galveston Bay just before the Island. Kinda very afraid of hurricanes here!! The bike will be the first move to high ground!!
 
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Right, that's why I live NW and play in Kemah.
 
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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Welcome from San Antonio.
I ordered my 2007 Softail Standard in 2006 while deployed to Kuwait. Is my second Harley after having a Sportster since 2001, which I still keep.
Let me know when you are in the area.

Javier
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by _trooper_
Right, that's why I live NW and play in Kemah.
NW Houston is a nice location to ride out of town from. I used to live in Sugar Land and always rode out westward, lots of nice safe rural roads. I will have to find some nice bike rides from the coast. I'm not a fan of I45 during rush hour.
 
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by javierf
Welcome from San Antonio.
I ordered my 2007 Softail Standard in 2006 while deployed to Kuwait. Is my second Harley after having a Sportster since 2001, which I still keep.
Let me know when you are in the area.

Javier
Hi Javier,
This is my first Harley also. I should have started with a Harley as I could have saved a lot of money in the long run. If I get out that way I'll give you a holler.

Thanks,
Randy
 



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